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A Florida man allegedly drove a car through the front doors of a convenience store in Seffner at high speed Tuesday morning, trapping a pedestrian between the car and a metal structure, video footage shows.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Anthony Katosh, 37, driving a Kia Forte into the Travel Centers of America on Gateway Boulevard just before 12:30 a.m. on June 20.
Police said a man walked into the store just as Katosh’s car crashed into the building.
As a result, the man got stuck between the driver’s door of the Kia and a metal construction in the store.
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Anthony P. Katosh is accused of driving his car into a convenience store and injuring a man. (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)
Emergency services and deputies provided first aid to both the victim and Katosh, and both were transported to Tampa General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation determined the crash was not accidental, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Katosh has been charged with criminal mischief that has led to more than $1,000 in damage.
A Florida man drove through the front of a convenience store in Seffner at high speed Tuesday morning. (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)
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“The footage of the car hurtling through this business and crashing straight into a victim is shocking to say the least,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister, according to Fox 13 Tampa Bay. “It’s an absolute miracle that the person pinned down by the car didn’t suffer more serious injuries, and we’re glad to hear he’s okay.”
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
